The ATO has recently outlined its concerns with the use of reserves in SMSFs, making it clear it expects them to use reserves only in limited circumstances and for legitimate purposes, as set out in section 115 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
SMS magazine has published an article by Julie Steed on why the use of reserves is likely to attract the ATO’s attention.
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